One commentator on Ephesians says of the prayer in vv. 15–23: “The only gifts desired for these converts were gifts of a spiritual order, meaning a better acquaintance with God Himself.” What more could you and I possibly need? Knowing God is what life—in fact, eternal life—is all about (John 17:3). It may take some difficulties to help us learn this lesson, but whatever it takes to grow in our knowledge of God is worth it.